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THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 2 tools
$4.17/month
$50.04 a year on these plans.
Some figures carry conditions the vendor did not state — see the notes beside each plan.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
FreeCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0 | $0 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Starter Flat subscription | $8.25 | $99 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Advanced Flat subscription | $20.83 | $249.96 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
CommercialCheapest fit Per person · 1 billed | $4.17 | $50 |
Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Evernote
Best fit
Individuals managing personal projects and notes.
Trade-offs
Free plan limits users to 50 notes, 1 notebook, 1 device, and 1 GB monthly uploads.; AI Assistant has monthly and per-chat usage limits for all users.
Integrations / export
Integrates with Google services including Gmail, Drive, and Calendar., Integrates with Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar.
Obsidian
Best fit
Users who want full control over their private notes stored locally with offline access.; Users who want extensive customization and plugin support to tailor their note-taking workflow.
Trade-offs
Commercial use is allowed without payment but purchasing a commercial license is encouraged for organizational use.
Integrations / export
Supports themes and CSS snippets for interface customization., Includes a Web Clipper browser extension to save web content to Obsidian., Notes are stored in open file formats, ensuring long-term data ownership and no vendor lock-in.